Start the Engine

1. Prevent asphyxiation by providing adequate ventilation. If operating indoors, use an exhaust pipe extension to remove the exhaust fumes or open doors and windows to ventilate the area.

   Installation of optional engine block heater and hydraulic oil heater is recommended if operating machine in temperatures below -18°C (0°F).

   If temperature is below 0°C (32°F), see Cold Weather Starting procedure in this section.

   
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   A - Range Shift Lever

   Apply park brake.

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2. Move the transmission range shift lever (A) to the neutral (N) position.

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   PTO Engagement Switch and Throttle Lever

   A - Throttle Lever

   B - PTO Engagement Switch

   C - SCV Lever

   Make sure PTO engagement switch (B) is in disengaged/off position.

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4. Avoid Injury! Check to be sure that area is clear of any bystanders before lowering implements to the ground.

   Lower any rear mount implement to the ground by pushing the rockshaft control lever forward.

5. Lower any front mounted implement to the ground using the SCV lever (C).

6. Set throttle lever (A) to the 1/2-3/4 throttle position.

7. Turn ignition key switch to the run position.

8. Check instrument panel indicator lights and gauges:

   • All indicator lights should illuminate.
   • All gauges should do a full sweep and return to normal.
   
   

9. Starter may be damaged if operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:

   • Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.
   
   

   It is normal for the engine to be louder and for blue-white exhaust smoke to be present during the engine warm-up. The amount of exhaust smoke depends on air temperature. Higher elevation will also affect the amount of exhaust smoke.

   Turn key to start position to start engine. Release key after engine has started. Display message “Engine Run” is displayed if attempting to start engine when it is already running.

10. Check indicator lights:

    • If engine oil pressure light does not go out within 5 seconds, shut off the engine and check for cause.

      Engine oil pressure light goes out within 5 seconds.
    • If battery charging light does not go out after 10 seconds, set engine speed at full throttle and then back to normal.
      Battery charging light should go out within 10 seconds.
    • If indicator lights stay on longer than the given time interval, stop engine and check for cause.
    
    

11. Set engine speed control lever to the 1/2 fast position for 1 minute without load to warm the engine.